BACP
Juan Aracena, BACP
Therapist in the UK
Juan is a BACP therapist in the UK.
- 4+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
- Approaches include Client-Centered Therapy
About Juan
He focuses on common difficulties such as stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and anger. He also helps people manage relationship concerns and a range of related issues including attachment and abandonment, guilt and shame, impulsivity and feelings of isolation. His work often looks at life purpose, midlife questions and men’s issues.
In sessions he concentrates on listening closely and following what matters most to the person in front of him. The approach is collaborative and paced to the client’s needs. Juan emphasises empathy, acceptance and giving people space to find their own answers.
He has experience supporting people with mood disorders and social anxiety, and he pays attention to how patterns from past relationships affect present life. The sessions aim to build insight and practical ways to manage difficult feelings and behaviours.
Juan remains committed to ongoing professional development and applies a person-centred framework to both in-person and online work. Before booking, people should confirm the current session options and scheduling details.
Areas of expertise
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English, Spanish
Focus areas
How person-centred work fits with online therapy
Person-centred therapy focuses on empathy, acceptance and following what matters to the client. It involves the counsellor listening closely and reflecting back what they hear so people can make sense of their feelings and choices. This approach helps with issues like low mood, anxiety, relationship struggles and questions about life purpose.When a counsellor offers person-centred work online, the emphasis remains on building a strong therapeutic relationship through attentive listening and support. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist and client decide together which ways of working suit the person’s goals and preferences.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting conversations around daily life and reducing travel time. If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Many people find online work helps them maintain continuity between sessions and makes it easier to attend when schedules are busy.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Juan help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and anger, as well as relationship concerns and related areas such as attachment and isolation.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Juan uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening closely, empathy and following the client’s priorities in sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He has four years of clinical experience working in the United Kingdom with people facing a range of mental health and emotional challenges.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently taking international clients.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.